Ko'k Saroy Hotel truly exceeded all expectations. In my opinion, it has the best location in the city—just a 5-minute walk to the breathtaking Gur-e-Amir, and less than 10 minutes to the Registan, from where you can explore the entire historic old city on foot. During my stay, I didn’t need a single taxi except for visiting Ulughbek’s observatory, which is a bit farther out.
The service was absolutely exceptional. Mamur at the reception was always very friendly and efficient with any question or request, and Farrukh, the owner and manager, is genuinely one of the kindest, most helpful, and most available people I've met in all my travels. He even invited me to attend a traditional Samarkandian Tajik wedding taking place next door—an unforgettable experience.
There's also a fantastic restaurant just next to the hotel that serves the best plov I had during my entire time in Samarkand.
The rooms themselves are modern, clean, and comfortable, with strong air conditioning and excellent Wi-Fi, both of which were much appreciated in the heat. I wouldn't stay anywhere else next time I'm in Samarkand. Highly recommended!
